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The study shows that democratization has a significant and robust positive impact on Gross Domestic

Democracy Does Cause Growth

This article, through an in-depth analysis of panel data from global countries between 1960 and 2010, challenges the conventional wisdom that "democracy is detrimental to economic growth." 民主确实能促进经济增长 Democracy & Dollars The study shows that democratization has a significant and robust positive impact on Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with countries transitioning to democratic systems experiencing approximately 20% higher GDP per capita in the long run compared to non-democratic countries. The authors demonstrate, using various econometric models, that democracy primarily promotes growth through increased investment, improved education, economic reforms, and reduced social unrest. The study further finds that this positive impact is independent of a country's initial level of economic development; even in underdeveloped regions, democracy has not hindered growth. In conclusion, the evidence suggests a complementary, rather than mutually exclusive, relationship between democratic institutions and economic prosperity.